Natural Ways to Ease the Side Effects of Psychiatric Medication

Take note: This information has been gathered by patients, for patients. It is not medical advice. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions or if your side effects are too severe or last too long. That's what your doctor's there for. This is just common sense on dealing with some of the more short term side effects.

Anxiety

1. Foods high in B complex promote relaxation, including celery, sesame seeds, oats, cucumber, grapes, corn, cherries and apples.
2. Exercise 30 minutes daily. Walking is great.
3. Meditate at least 15 minutes daily.
4. Use visual imagery and relaxation exercises 15 minutes daily.
5. Square Breathing
Breathe in for 4 seconds.
Hold your breath for 4 seconds.
Breathe out for 4 seconds.
Hold your breath for 4 seconds.
Do this 4 times.

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